The family of Australian man Jock Palfreeman say they are incredibly disappointed after the 24-year-old lost his appeal against the verdict and sentence imposed on him for the murder of a Bulgarian student.

Latvia's soccer federation has joined Bolivia, Bulgaria and Estonia in asking FIFA and UEFA to investigate two friendly matches involving the four sides in Turkey last week in which all the goals scored were penalties.

A man prepares a fire to roast lambs on spits, a traditional activity on St George's day in the village of Patalenitsa in Bulgaria on May 6, 2010. Possibly the most celebrated name day in the country, St George's Day is a public holiday that takes place on May 6 each year.

Several churchmen have joined the chorus criticising French president Nicolas Sarkozy's decision to expel dozens of Roma from France, with one priest saying he has prayed for Mr Sarkozy to be divinely struck by a heart attack.

People sit and roast lambs lambs on spits, a traditional activity on St George's day, in the village of Patalenitsa, 110km from Sofia, Bulgaria, on May 6, 2010. Possibly the most celebrated name day in the country, St George's Day is a public holiday that takes place on May 6 each year.